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Steranson Family History

Steranson Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Stenson, Steenson, Stevenson, Stanton, Tronson, Branson, Stratton

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Where is the Steranson family from?

You can see how Steranson families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Steranson family name was found in the UK, Canada, and Scotland between 1841 and 1911. The most Steranson families were found in Scotland in 1841. In 1891 there was 1 Steranson family living in London. This was 100% of all the recorded Steranson's in United Kingdom. London had the highest population of Steranson families in 1891.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Steranson surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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Census Records

There are 55 census records available for the last name Steranson. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Steranson census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 4 immigration records available for the last name Steranson. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 1 military records available for the last name Steranson. For the veterans among your Steranson ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Steranson lifespan?

An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Steranson ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

Social Security Death Index (SSDI) for Steranson

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